Hello all! My name is Alexandra Nichipor, and as you already know, I'm your TA. I am a senior with majors in Philosophy and Sociology, and a minor in Women's Studies. After graduation, I plan to become an instructor in English at Hebei University in Baoding, China. After that, I will (hopefully) be working on a master's degree in Religious Studies.
My focus area is the study of women, gender, and sexuality in world religions. Though religion is often used as an excuse for persistent gender inequality, it is not accurate to simply say that religion oppresses women - after all, numerous women have risen to positions of power through the influence of religion, and many millions more find solace and inspiration in their personal religious practice. Nor is religion wholly anti-sex, or inherently homophobic. Indeed, given the wide variety of religious traditions and the complex interactions between individuals, societies, and the idea of a higher power(s), it's difficult to say anything at all about religion in the abstract.
About the name of my blog: it's a pun on 'bodhisattva,' a Buddhist term used for a person dedicated to the enlightenment of others (though that's a very simplistic definition. For more, go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisattva). I'm pretty far from being a true bodhisattva, but I hope to assist you all in your learning experience.
No comments:
Post a Comment